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www. WISPA .org 2 5 www.bekabusinessmedia.com DAY 1 C OS Systems began its expansion into the United States market six years ago. Since then, more than one hundred North Amer- ican clients have signed up to its software platforms COS Service Zones and COS Business Engine. With increasing demand for its products and the growing interest among U.S. communities to build truly open access networks, COS has decided to appoint Isak Finer, the company’s chief marketing officer, as vice president of North America. Finer is now permanently based in Blacksburg, Va. “Breaking into a new market is a big under- taking, especially a market as large and competi- tive as the United States. With the recent years’ successes and our strong financial performance, we feel it is time to take the next step and start building a team permanently based in the United States,” said Peter Lidstrom, COS Systems CEO. With large projects on the horizon, Lidstrom said the timing is now right to invest in a stronger local presence and an organization dedicated to the United States. “It is a milestone in the company’s history to appoint a U.S.-based vice president and a receipt of the increasing success we have seen,” said Goran Bergling, chairman of the board at COS. “We are now positioned to take on more customers and larger projects.” “I am very happy about the move to the States. Being closer to our clients and partners makes it easier for us to deliver our very best,” said Finer. “I look forward to continue building on existing relationships and adding more compa- nies to our family of fantastic customers.” m Visit COS Systems at WISPAPALOOZA 2019 booth #205. COS Systems Strengthens U.S. Presence A re you looking for ways to take your WISP to the next level and experience growth instead of surviving? This 2019 edition of the popular “WISP Guide” from DoubleRadius features nearly twice as many interviews of successful WISPs compared to previous editions and covers many new topics related to growth. In other words, this volume has more “meat on the bones,” said DoubleRadius. The “2019 WISP Guide” includes 10 chap- ters covering WISP growth opportunities, behind-the-scenes insights from successful WISPs at work and a bonus chapter on preparing for 5G. Head to info.doubleradius. com/wisp-guide-2019 to find out more. m Visit DoubleRadius at WISPAPALOOZA 2019 booth #212. Get Your Copy of the ‘2019 WISP Guide’